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The Current State of Hollywood's Strikes
Sept. 18 was supposed to be the day of the Emmys ceremony. Instead, we're on day 65 and day 139, respectively, of strikes for actors' union SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America. Here's the current state of things, including what happened with Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher's shows, and the financial repercussions for both union members and studios. Plus, will the strikes lead to a new crop of reality TV shows?
Where Are We Now?
Hollywood's WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions are at an impasse with the studios. Actors and writers are facing evictions and losing their healthcare.
Does Striking Mean More Reality Shows?
Yes, the broadcast networks are leaning heavily on reality programming. But shows like The Golden Bachelor and Snake Oil aren’t strike creations. Three years ago producers of The Bachelor slipped an unusual casting call into one of its episodes: Were any single seniors looking for love? The …
Are Hollywood's Trade Papers Reporting Fairly?
Some critics say the symbiotic relationship between the Hollywood studios and trade publications means they aren't reporting fairly on the strikes.
If you were on the website-formerly-known-as-Twitter last week, first of all, my condolences, we are in hell together, and second, you might have …
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